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EEO. 2009; 8(1): 48-56


The Effect of Poetical Teaching Technique on Academic Achievement and Attitude of the Students

Cüneyt AKYOL,Ayhan DİKİCİ.




Abstract

The purpose of this research is to find out the feasibility of poetical teaching technique in science
and technology classes in terms of the students’ achievements and attitudes. The research methodology
employed in this study is quasi-experimental design. Sixth grade science and technology lesson unit ‘The
Particular Structure of Elements’ was taught with activities prepared in accordance with poetical teaching
technique vs. traditional teaching methods. The changes students’ attitudes toward science and technology class
and the students’ academic achievements for both classes were investigated. The experimental group consisted
of 32 students who were willing to write a poem. The control group consisted of 20 students. An achievement
instrument was administered to both groups as pre- and post-tests. In order to determine the changes of students’
attitudes toward science and technology, The Science Attitude Scale was administered to both groups as pre- and
post-tests. According to the results obtained from the research; the attitudes of students toward science and
technology did not change significantly but the students’ achievement did as a result of the intervention.

Key words: poetical teaching, science attitude, student achievement






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